When I first started my clinical training as a psychologist, some of the first techniques I learned were relaxation exercises. These are concrete, specific behaviors that clients can use to reduce the ...

To reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety, these are the pressure points experts recommend you try for relief in the moment.

Background: Relaxation training is a common treatment for anxiety problems. Lacking is a recent quantitative meta-analysis that enhances understanding of the variability and clinical significance of ...

Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R., and McKay, M. (2008). The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workshop. New Harbinger Productions, Inc., Oakland, CA. This workbook provides ...

In our constant quest for a healthy lifestyle, we often focus on physical exercise and nutrition. However, a crucial component that sometimes gets overlooked is stress management. Chronic stress not ...

Here’s the painful truth: You can have the best sleep products in the world and the most enviably regimented sleep routine and still suffer from anxiety dreams. It’s a massive pain—in addition to ...

In a world where stress has become a near-constant companion for many, scientists and medical professionals have turned their attention to an unassuming hero within our bodies, the vagus nerve. This ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – What’s got you stressed? Whether its money concerns, family needs, or your boss pressuring you to finish that big project early, experts agree that we all need to relax more. Don’t ...

Patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer may benefit from acupressure, acupuncture and other relaxation techniques regarding pain relief and a reduction in anxiety. Women undergoing surgery ...